Easy 2 Ingredient Lemon Bars

These Easy 2 Ingredient Lemon Bars are sweet, tangy and delicious. The perfect recipe for spring and the ideal sweet treat to satisfy any craving. 

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Why You’ll Love These Lemon Bars

What can go wrong with a recipe that requires two simple ingredients and makes something that tastes amazing? Nothing! And this is exactly what this easy recipe is. Using lemon pie filling and a cake box mix you can create these tasty lemon bars in no time at all. I love the fresh citrus flavor of lemon and I just think it makes the perfect dessert or sweet treat.

Sometimes you just want a dessert that is light and airy. Just a little something sweet to have with a cup of tea and these lemon bars are the perfect solution.

The whole family is going to love these lemon bars, and they will become an instant favorite. Perfect for the weekends, to make and bake for friends and family, or just to whip up a batch when you have a craving for something delicious. It really doesn’t get any easier, or indeed any better, than these easy two ingredient lemon bars.

• Super easy to make - You literally mix and bake, there is not much more to it. 
• Simple ingredients - Two key ingredients bring these lemon bars together. 
• Sweet and delicious -These lemon bars are so tasty, one won’t be enough. 
• Something for the whole family - Everyone is going to love these bars. A quick dessert, ideal for Easter, Mother's Day or a potluck! Yum!

Equipment Needed

13x9 inch baking dish

parchment paper

bowl

spatula

Key Ingredients

lemon pie filling- This is why this recipe is so simple. The lemon pie filling is ready and done for you. All of the flavor, none of the hassle. You could make your own if you wish but there is no need to mess with simplicity. 

angel food cake mix- The cake box mix is what will give the texture, fluffiness, and add to the sweetness of these lemon bars. You could use a yellow cake box or vanilla cake box mix if you wish.

Step-By-Step Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350. Line a 13x 9 inch baking dish with parchment paper leaving the sides longer to use as handles to pull the bars out of the pan easily.

Add the lemon pie filling and angel food cake mix to a large bowl. Use a spoon or spatula to combine until no streaks of cake mix remain.

Spread the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Place in the oven and bake for 30 minutes. The top will be slightly golden brown and will rise.

Allow the bars to cool completely before slicing into squares. You can dust these with powdered sugar but it’s not necessary.

Substitutions And Additions

• You could use a different cake box mix. Angel food cake gives these lemon bars that light and airy texture, but you can experiment with different options. 
• Why not try a different flavor? You could use other pie fillings and get creative to make your own 2 ingredient bars. Orange, cherry, blueberry are just some of the ones worth trying.

Storage

You can store any remaining lemon bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

Additional Toppings

I have kept things simple with this recipe but you can get as creative as you like. A dusting of powdered sugar, a dollop of whipped cream, or even a sprinkle of lemon zest would be great options to consider.

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